Window-shutter



(No Model.)

C. 'I'. COCHEL.

WINDOW SHUTTER.

Patented Nov. 6, 1883.

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WINDOW-SHUTTER.

, SPEIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 287,906, dated November 6', 1858 Application filed January 25, 1883. (Xo model.)

.To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES-T. CocHnL, a

citizen ofthe United States, residing at Union- `larly pointed ont in the claims.

In the drawings hereto annexed, Figure 1 is a perspective vienY of a Window equipped with my improved shutters. Fig. 2 is a iront view of the same. Fig. 8 is avertical sectional view on the line rc as in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectional viewon thelinejz/ y in Fig. 2,y and side With top and bottom ledges, B and C, to

hold and guide the shutters or blinds. In the drawings ordinary shutters have been shown. These, which are denoted by letter D, are provided at their corners with angle-plates orV corner-castings E, which serve to protect the corners, and which carry friction1ollers F F.

Of the latter those at the lower corners are grooved, as at G, so as to iit over a guide-cleat, H, upon the lower ledge, C. The friction-rollers at the upper corners engage-a groove, I, in the under side .of the top ledge, B. By this construction the shutters `are held securely to their places, and the lowerV supporting-ledge is lfree from any groove in which snow, ice, or

other obstacles might accumulate and inter-y `tere with the operation of the shutters. y

.I .I are shafts journaled in the sides of the window-frame, and provided with cranks K at their inner ends, by means of which they may be conveniently turned. The outerendsI of the shafts J carry pinions L, which engage rack-bars M upon the inside of the shutters. The said raclnbars, which are bolted Aor otherivise secured hrizontally upon the shutters, `as shown, may extend beyond the sides .of the latter, in order to increase the extent to which they may be operated. The inner ends of the rack-bars are recessed, as at N, so as to be jointed together when the shutters are closed.

The bearings ofthe inner ends of the shafts .I are surrounded by circular plates O, having perforations P, in which a pin or key, Q, may

be inserted, so as to bear against the crank K,

which is thereby prevented from turning. By this simple mechanism I am enabled to lock the shutters securely in either an open or a closed position, as may be desired, thereby dispensing with such locking devices as are now ordinarily used.

The inner adjoining ends of the shutters are grooved and tongued, so as to iit closely together and make a tight joint When closed.

At the outer ends ofthe ledges B and C are ornamental brackets B, connecting the ends of said ledges with the ends of the window cap and sill S and T. These brackets not only serve as ornaments, but they also forni braces, and their ends project so as to form stops U, which prevent the shutters from sliding off the guidc-ledges.

V V are covering-plates, which are secured to the cap` and sill outside the sides of the Window-frame, so as to partly cover the shutters and to cover and protect the operating mechanism. To the sides of the window-frame are hinged narrow doors or plates W, reaching to the edges ofthe said covering-plates, and fcrming guards, which prevent snow and the like from being blown into and obstructing the operating mechanism. These doors or guards are operated simultaneously with the shutters by cords or chains X, connecting the outer edges of said shutters with the outer edges of the guards. When the shutters are opened, the outer ends of the rack-bars push the guards open, and when they are closcdthe chains or cords draw them shut.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawings hereto annexed, the operation and advantages of my invention IOO out raising the sash, thus obviating the discomfort of opening the Window in bad and stormy Weather for the purpose of closing or opening the shutters. As stated, they may 5 also be fastened securely from the inside.

' When only partly closed, my improved shutters or blinds will leave a section of the Window unobstructed for its entire height, thus enabling the scenery to be observed Without 1o inconvenience. For this reason, as Well as on account of the ease with which it may be operated, my invention is especially adapted for railroads, steamboats, and other conveyances.

I claim as my invention and desire to secure i 5 by Letters Patent of the United States- 1. The combination ofthe Window-frame, the top and bottom ledges, thelaterally-sliding WindoW-shuttersfmeehanism for operating the same, and the brackets orbraces connect- 2o ing the ends of the ledges with the Window of the latter, and chains or cords connecting 3o the outer edges of the guards with the outer edges of the shutters, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in 3 5 prcsencexof two Witnesses.

CHARLES THEODORE COCIIEL. lVitnesses:

Tiros. F. SHEPHERD, JMns FRANCIS Gn'r'rY. 

